Warehouse lighting in Gillingham
LED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. Loading bays in Gillingham need good light at the dock edge and inside trailers. We often add dedicated dock lights alongside the high bay upgrade.
Local warehouse lighting in Gillingham
We plan lift access in Gillingham around your picking routes and loading times, so the warehouse keeps moving while the work is done.
Aisle-by-aisle presence sensing works well in Gillingham warehouses where some aisles are only visited a few times an hour.
Gillingham is a major centre for offices, retail and industry, covered by postcode districts ME7, ME4 and ME1. We regularly work across Kent, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Gillingham at a glance
What's included
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
- Replacement of metal halide and sodium fittings and their control gear
Guide prices in Gillingham
Typical budgets for Gillingham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £160 – £430 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £85 – £215 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
Example: 60 LED high bays in a 3,000 m² warehouse, with 3 days of lift hire, about £10,100 – £26,650 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Gillingham
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
In Great Britain, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Gillingham FAQs
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
Can you work out of hours in Gillingham?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Gillingham offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Who does the work in Gillingham?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
What lux level does a warehouse need?
It depends on the task. BS EN 12464-1:2021 examples include 100 lux for stores and stockrooms, 150 lux at the floor of rack storage, 200 lux for open storage and loading, and 300 lux for packing and grouping.
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